Contents Dear Reader,
April must have been a tricky month for schools, with the Easter holidays, bank holidays and Royal wedding heralding a move away from the usual time table! First there were the Easter events to prepare for, then the wedding celebrations – all of which inspired a great sense of community and presented fresh opportunities for learning. This month, we bring you details of all the latest news and events (pgs 4-5); comment on the James Review (p6); look at the Benefits and Art of Review Writing (p7) and discuss the SEN and Disability Green Paper (p20).
All this in addition to a rich showcase of products designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience – the May issue of Education Today is not to be missed.
Becci Knowles - Editor In this issue... 4-6 NEWS
Summer events at Shakespeare’s Globe to explore the power of language; Competition celebrates the creativity of young people with autism; TDA appoints new Chief Executive; Over £10,000 of prizes; The Wizard of Oz needs new front cover; Fair funding for all schools; James Review of Education Capital published
7 FEATURE
The Benefits and Art of Review Writing – By Ellen E Jones, Film Critic and Chief Programmer for FILMCLUB
8-10 NEW PRODUCTS
Yardley School conversion leads to focus on learning and achievement; Enviro table offers flexible dining solution; LapCabby delight for primary school
12-13 BUILDING MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS & REFURBISHMENT
Forbo flooring creates stunning refurbishment at Loughborough University; High efficiency Andrews water heaters installed at RSA Academy.
14-19 ICT-NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Hosted Platforms For E-Learning; Bradford College gives OrgPlus Enterprise top marks for managing HR data
20-21 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - FEATURE
‘Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability’ – SEN and Disability Green Paper outlines proposals for change
22-23 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - PRODUCTS
Eurocel memograph note tape; New from Learning Material; Learning to engage; Strong in name, strong in build; The SEN Green Paper 2011
24-27 HEALTH & SAFETY
Small but beautifully formed; Cleaner, safer and better equipped classrooms 28
CATERING & NUTRITION
A New Approach to School Dinners – Dereck Martin, CEO, Innovate Services; Victor’s Banquetline – the caterers hot favourite
30 RESOURCES
Help for schools – and parents – in the war on bullying
Cover Story
Groupcall have integrated their parental communication programme called Messenger into Emerge – their intuitive ‘App’ which enables schools to have an up-to-the-minute copy of their MIS data instantly and securely in the palm of their hand. Using an iPhone, iPod or iPad, teachers are able to communicate directly with parents at the touch of a button.
uwww.groupcall.com/emerge
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May 2011
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